The European Commission is consulting stakeholders to shape a Data Union Strategy that will streamline EU data rules, enhance interoperability, and support trusted cross-border data flows for AI.
The European Commission’s draft guidelines clarify new DSA obligations for online platforms to protect minors, emphasizing risk assessment, age assurance, and robust privacy measures.
Funding shortages and lack of technical expertise threaten the effective enforcement of the EU AI Act, raising concerns about member states’ regulatory capacity.
Italy and Hungary missed the EU AI Act deadline to appoint authorities protecting fundamental rights, with the Commission urging compliance and supporting ongoing implementation.
The European Commission fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act, emphasizing strict enforcement of EU digital competition rules.
The EU is intensifying scrutiny of Meta over allegations of targeting depressed teens with ads, amid ongoing investigations and new safeguards under the Digital Services Act.
Hungary’s proposed use of facial recognition to ban pride events violates the EU AI Act and raises concerns over personal data protection and democratic values.
Norway introduces a new law to enhance internet safety, ban behavioral marketing to children, and align with EU Digital Services Act standards.
X challenges Berlin court’s decision on DSA compliance, citing due process and impartiality concerns, impacting user privacy and free speech amid EU digital law enforcement tensions.
The AI Action Summit in Paris shifted focus to innovation over regulation, with leaders like Vance and Macron advocating for deregulation to support AI growth, while maintaining commitments to governance and safety.